Janie MerickelCan handlers tell target odor from a cheeseburger? This blog explores change of behavior, handler influence, missed alerts, and whether video and AI could help us see what our dogs—and we—might be missing.
Janie MerickelDoes your detection dog training reflect the realities of operational work? Explore five questions that can help handlers prepare their dogs, their skills and their decision-making for what the work may actually ask of them.
Janie MerickelWhat are we really doing here? A clear look at the philosophy behind The Society For Dogs, why community and inquiry matter, and how thoughtful learning supports excellence in detection work.
Janie MerickelI didn’t start filming our work to share it - I started because I wanted to see more clearly. Video has a way of slowing things down, revealing what I miss in the moment, and sharpening how I think.